Dennis Flynn OBE
Crisis Adviser | AI Strategist | Conference Speaker
Dennis Flynn OBE
Crisis Adviser | AI Strategist | Conference Speaker
Dennis Flynn is a crisis management expert with a career spanning military, private, not-for-profit and public sectors. He founded a crisis consulting firm, has advised multinational organisations, led major government crisis initiatives and, in an unexpected career twist, between 2021-2024 was the chief executive at a large not-for-profit delivering wildlife conservation programmes in the UK and Africa.
Dennis is the founding Senior Research Fellow at the UCL Centre for Sustainable Business in London, holds an MSc in Applied Psychology, and was awarded the OBE for distinguished leadership on military operations.
His research and consulting work focuses on the application of AI to enable organisations to overcome shocks, volatility and crises.
Dennis is an internationally recognised writer on risk and resilience, and an award-winning conference speaker.
Speaking Engagements
AI for Resilience
The Psychology of Resilience
The Psychology of Resilience
This talk explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionising corporate resilience, enabling organisations to anticipate, prepare for, and adapt to crises with unprecedented precision. It will showcase how AI-driven tools enhance scenario planning, real-time decision-making, and post-crisis learning, turning resilience from a reactive process into a proactive strategy.
The Psychology of Resilience
The Psychology of Resilience
The Psychology of Resilience
Understanding human psychology is critical for effective crisis leadership. Highlighting real-world examples, this presentation examines common pitfalls like confirmation bias, groupthink, and overconfidence. Attendees will learn strategies to mitigate these effects, fostering better decisions in high-stakes situations.
Hard Lessons in Resilience
The Psychology of Resilience
Hard Lessons in Resilience
Drawing from my experiences in high-stakes roles and observing exceptional leaders, this talk unpacks the critical lessons learned about decision-making when the stakes are highest. I’ll share what to do - and what to avoid. Whether you're leading teams or navigating crises, these insights will prepare you to lead with confidence and purpose.